ONE POT CAJUN PASTA RECIPES

Steps:

• Season chicken with 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
• In a large deep nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken and cook until browned, stirring about 5 to 6 minutes.Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet.
• When the oil is hot, add the onions, bell peppers, and remaining 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add minced garlic, and stir until fragrant and well combined, about 30 seconds.
• Remove from heat and transfer to the plate with the chicken.
• In the same skillet, add the broth, diced tomatoes and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
• Add the chicken and veggies back into the skillet and stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in the sour cream and top with scallions and cilantro. Serve with avocado on top.

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
• Stir in broth, pasta sauce, chicken, Italian seasoning and pepper. Heat to boiling; stir in ravioli. Reduce heat; simmer 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until ravioli is tender.
• Stir in spinach; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.